Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
She was admitted on 11 night with let abdominal pain extending to the back and high fever. as appendix is on the right, initial provisional diagnosis was calculus of uthera/kidney However investigations revealed that was not the case second impression was uti, she was given antibiotics and pain killers as investigations continued ugi endoscopy test revealed h . pylori positive (+) final diagonosis nerd with erosive gastritis report of xray barium for stomach duodenum and follow up to i/ region revealed appendix is 1 o clock position with multiple filling defect impression appendicular faecolith what does this mean and how urgent is operation
An appendectomy must be done. There is fecolith which is nothing but a stone inside the appendicular lumen and thus surgery is a must. Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Does My Stomach X-ray Indicate?
Hello, An appendectomy must be done. There is fecolith which is nothing but a stone inside the appendicular lumen and thus surgery is a must. Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician